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Buriram Province - General Category => Western Food in Buriram. => Topic started by: buriramboy on March 19, 2010, 06:36:41 PM

Title: food i miss the most.
Post by: buriramboy on March 19, 2010, 06:36:41 PM

living in thailand for the last 2 years, i find myself miss some of the food and things available in england but so hard to find here.
what about PG Tips tea and more things like this. where to find? is there a place to shop online these things?
cheers.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: dave the dude on March 19, 2010, 09:52:12 PM

Quote from: buriramboy on March 19, 2010, 06:36:41 PM

living in thailand for the last 2 years, i find myself miss some of the food and things available in england but so hard to find here.
what about PG Tips tea and more things like this. where to find? is there a place to shop online these things?
cheers.

My mate in Lamdoung has got a stash of over 3000 PG Tips bags.

Hope that make you feel better, Buriramboy  :D :D :D

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: Admin on March 19, 2010, 10:09:42 PM

no. dave, he is asking a very good question. where to find on line farang food? are there any? where do you get your stuff? do you bring it with you or buy it locally? if so,where?
I'm talking about the special things you can't possibly get in Thailand. things that available only in your local minimart shop (in England or wherever you are from..).
good question.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: Admin on March 21, 2010, 11:54:30 AM

I found this one: ship worldwide to anywhere in the world.
Affordable prices, just to let you know you can get anything on the net, shiped within few days only.

British & International Food:

http://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/ (http://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/)

http://www.expats.org.uk/shopping/food-british.html (http://www.expats.org.uk/shopping/food-british.html)

http://www.expatdirect.co.uk/ (http://www.expatdirect.co.uk/)

http://www.britishfooddirect.com/ (http://www.britishfooddirect.com/)

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: nookiebear on March 22, 2010, 07:01:54 AM

Quote from: ADMIN on March 21, 2010, 11:54:30 AM

I found this one: ship worldwide to anywhere in the world.
Affordable prices, just to let you know you can get anything on the net, shiped within few days only.

British & International Food:

http://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/ (http://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/)

http://www.expats.org.uk/shopping/food-british.html (http://www.expats.org.uk/shopping/food-british.html)

http://www.expatdirect.co.uk/ (http://www.expatdirect.co.uk/)

http://www.britishfooddirect.com/ (http://www.britishfooddirect.com/)

The shipping costs to Thailand are a minimum of 100GBP for 30 kgs

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: dave the dude on March 22, 2010, 09:32:04 AM

Quote from: buriramboy on March 19, 2010, 06:36:41 PM

living in thailand for the last 2 years, i find myself miss some of the food and things available in england but so hard to find here.
what about PG Tips tea and more things like this. where to find? is there a place to shop online these things?
cheers.

Remembering that Farang food stuffs are 'luxury' items with luxury prices, I source stuff from Pattaya or Korat.
I try to keep the special items to a minimum, but do occasionally 'splash out' on some McVities Nobnobs or RichTea biscuits. They can be bought from Staffords in Presat along with many other farang items. That is IMHO, the best shop for Farang foodstuffs around these parts. 

PG Tips are brought over by friend and family, as I have never seen them in LOS.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: troglet on March 23, 2010, 01:16:22 AM

I've found that the two things I have cravings for when in Thailand for a long stay are cheese (which of course you can now find, the trouble being that cheddar cheeses, for example, are imported from down under where, according to my kiwi mate, there are two types: bland and extra bland) and, oddly enough as I'm not a huge meat eater, lamb (which I'm sure is available in BKK and probably other places too). I've also found that when I bring certain foods over that you can't find in Europe (in my case), they simply don't taste the same -- although maybe that's just me!

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: dave the dude on March 23, 2010, 08:03:23 AM

Quote from: spraint on March 23, 2010, 01:16:22 AM

I've found that the two things I have cravings for when in Thailand for a long stay are cheese (which of course you can now find, the trouble being that cheddar cheeses, for example, are imported from down under where, according to my kiwi mate, there are two types: bland and extra bland) and, oddly enough as I'm not a huge meat eater, lamb (which I'm sure is available in BKK and probably other places too). I've also found that when I bring certain foods over that you can't find in Europe (in my case), they simply don't taste the same -- although maybe that's just me!

Agree with you on the Cheese front. The only type I like found locally is the Extra Mature Cheddar in a gold package from BigC.
The is a farang SanKha way with a sheep farm that supplies many restaurants although I believe the lamb used in Staffords 'Roasts' come from elsewhere.

I cannot take the brown cr@p they call chocolate here. Having tried Doggy treats in my Yoof, Im sure thats what it is!

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: Lourens on March 23, 2010, 09:06:57 AM

I found goat to be a good substitute for lamb.
There is no substitute for good Swiss chocolate.
I make my own biltong (dried beef (no similarity to beef jerky))
Good beef is almost impossible to find in Buriram. Water Buffalo is a good substitute if killed for meat and not died of natural causes.
Yes, cheese still remains a problem. Thank you to BKK outlets that sell the good stuff although at a premium.
I suggest a trip to Bangkok to stock up on favourites.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: nookiebear on March 23, 2010, 09:09:34 AM

Quote from: Dave the Dude on March 22, 2010, 09:32:04 AM

Quote from: buriramboy on March 19, 2010, 06:36:41 PM

living in thailand for the last 2 years, i find myself miss some of the food and things available in england but so hard to find here.
what about PG Tips tea and more things like this. where to find? is there a place to shop online these things?
cheers.

Remembering that Farang food stuffs are 'luxury' items with luxury prices, I source stuff from Pattaya or Korat.
I try to keep the special items to a minimum, but do occasionally 'splash out' on some McVities Nobnobs or RichTea biscuits. They can be bought from Staffords in Presat along with many other farang items. That is IMHO, the best shop for Farang foodstuffs around these parts. 

PG Tips are brought over by friend and family, as I have never seen them in LOS.

PG TIPS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE IN KPK IN PATTAYA FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS,,,THEY ARE BLOODY EXPENSIVE THOUGH

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: chopaga on March 24, 2010, 01:32:56 PM

Rollmops, i miss it realy hungry1
You can make it self, but what kind of Fish?
Maybe there is a Fish in Thailand same like a Herring?
best wishes chopaga :)

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: swimming pizza on March 24, 2010, 02:17:26 PM

probably in Norwegian restaurants. i remember i ate in pattaya once. but it was terribly expensive.
maybe buying on line is the best way to get it but is it worth its price?!  hungry1
I find most farang food can be done alone at home, see most products done here but the only thing need to know is the technique and good hands. patient to wait sometimes i find farang food we get easily at home takes Hours to prepare.
you can make yourself your own cheese,pickles,pie,etc you name it. but it takes time.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: troglet on March 25, 2010, 04:11:01 AM

Thanks Lourens, I'm sure you're right -- goat would undoubtedly make a good substitute for lamb. The downside, of course, is that eating a chunk of thoroughly marinated old goat would probably make me feel like a cannibal !!!!

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: perra on March 31, 2010, 05:43:17 PM

Someone just pm me about where to get the Swedish delicatess matjes herring, or in Swedish Matjesill. I think I saw it in Foodland in Pattaya behind the counter. Ask for it if You don't See it. I have three cans in home if someone want to buy.

If Your going to Pattaya around 20 th of June I believe Globetrotter Restaurant will have a Swedish midsummer buffé and the will be serving matjesill for sure.
 
BUT don't forget that there are a dutch style to so maybe it was that one Foodland was selling...not sure.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: perra on March 31, 2010, 05:52:21 PM

Sorry forgot to link to Globetrotter http://www.globetrotter-thai.com/ (http://www.globetrotter-thai.com/)  if someone want to check for sure.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: perra on April 02, 2010, 04:16:29 PM

If anyone still wants matjes here is a online shop who ships abroad:

http://www.butik-hemlangtan.m.se/searchproduktlistaeng.asp?searchproduct=matjesill (http://www.butik-hemlangtan.m.se/searchproduktlistaeng.asp?searchproduct=matjesill)

And many other swedish stuff like snus ect ect...

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: Lourens on April 02, 2010, 04:49:52 PM

Quote from: perra on April 02, 2010, 04:16:29 PM

And many other swedish stuff like snus ect ect...

I tried Snus once but I found I had to dry them out in the sun for a day or two before they would light properly. Even then, I had to smoke about 3 or 4 of them to get the same effect.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: nookiebear on April 03, 2010, 06:55:49 AM

Quote from: perra on March 31, 2010, 05:43:17 PM

Someone just pm me about where to get the Swedish delicatess matjes herring, or in Swedish Matjesill. I think I saw it in Foodland in Pattaya behind the counter. Ask for it if You don't See it. I have three cans in home if someone want to buy.

If Your going to Pattaya around 20 th of June I believe Globetrotter Restaurant will have a Swedish midsummer buffé and the will be serving matjesill for sure.
 
BUT don't forget that there are a dutch style to so maybe it was that one Foodland was selling...not sure.

The Globetrotter also makes very good Pizza's

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: mxyzptlk on April 25, 2010, 11:24:48 AM

Saveloy Dips, Black Pudding, Stottie Cake, Peas Pudding

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: nookiebear on April 27, 2010, 07:39:34 AM

Quote from: mxyzptlk on April 25, 2010, 11:24:48 AM

Saveloy Dips, Black Pudding, Stottie Cake, Peas Pudding

Black Pudding with/without fat is readily available from me at 240 kg.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: nookiebear on May 05, 2010, 11:23:28 AM

FRAY BENTOS TINNED PIES,,,,,,,Steak & Kidney,Mince Beef/Onion,Chick/Mush & Chicken Curry are available from me at the very eatable price of 135 baht each

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: mxyzptlk on May 13, 2010, 05:58:53 AM

Quote from: nookiebear on April 27, 2010, 07:39:34 AM

Quote from: mxyzptlk on April 25, 2010, 11:24:48 AM

Saveloy Dips, Black Pudding, Stottie Cake, Peas Pudding

Black Pudding with/without fat is readily available from me at 240 kg.

Hi nookiebear,
I like Black pud, but not enough to buy it in price of 240 baht a Kilo.....
Regards
M

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: TBWG on May 14, 2010, 12:36:58 PM

Brussel Sprouts!    broccoli1 broccoli1 broccoli1

TBWG sawadi

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: buriramboy on May 14, 2010, 04:47:24 PM

real blue cheese in normal price!!!!!  confused4
sardines with no tomato sauce also.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: Admin on May 14, 2010, 05:50:12 PM

Quote from: buriramboy on May 14, 2010, 04:47:24 PM

real blue cheese in normal price!!!!!  confused4
sardines with no tomato sauce also.

"Farang food paradise" selling these kind of sardines, 139 Baht/can.

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: dave the dude on May 14, 2010, 06:16:43 PM

Quote from: TBWG on May 14, 2010, 12:36:58 PM

Brussel Sprouts!    broccoli1 broccoli1 broccoli1

TBWG sawadi

Bet Mrs TMWG would not agree to that !   helpsos surrender1 party6

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: TBWG on May 14, 2010, 08:26:45 PM

Quote from: Dave the Dude on May 14, 2010, 06:16:43 PM

Quote from: TBWG on May 14, 2010, 12:36:58 PM

Brussel Sprouts!    broccoli1 broccoli1 broccoli1

TBWG sawadi

Bet Mrs TMWG would not agree to that !   helpsos surrender1 party6

Parp! newargue


TBWG sawadi

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: nookiebear on May 15, 2010, 07:09:23 PM

Quote from: mxyzptlk on May 13, 2010, 05:58:53 AM

Quote from: nookiebear on April 27, 2010, 07:39:34 AM

Quote from: mxyzptlk on April 25, 2010, 11:24:48 AM

Saveloy Dips, Black Pudding, Stottie Cake, Peas Pudding

Black Pudding with/without fat is readily available from me at 240 kg.

Hi nookiebear,
I like Black pud, but not enough to buy it in price of 240 baht a Kilo.....
Regards

Your Loss M,
Regards Nookie

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: buriramboy on May 23, 2010, 11:21:48 AM

OK one more. real sub marine sandwiches. where all the sandwich bar like we have back at home? "subway" is the closest version I found here. and of course not in Buriram!!!! maybe someone will take off the glove and open a sandwich bar in Buriram?! but I'm talking about "healthy" sandwich, not cheaply filled in. sandwich filled with all the goodies, mayonez,pickles,meat,salads and of course crispy bread or baguette. wildman

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: dave the dude on May 23, 2010, 12:25:57 PM

Mike, the American owner of Starbeam Restaurant in Surin have them on the menu, next time your passing BBoy

http://www.starbeam-restaurant.com/index.php (http://www.starbeam-restaurant.com/index.php)

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: somchai on June 05, 2010, 08:15:31 PM

Perhaps I have a different spin and tact on such discussions, as I never developed a fondness or like {consistently} for Western foods and cuisine. Exposure and conditioning is everything, you know. So, my romantic yearnings and desires would never be towards Western foods. One has to understand my background to appreciate such a whimsy..... giggle

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: Admin on September 27, 2010, 01:51:08 PM

Great sandwich, very fat but full with good things!!    wildman

The guy talking have funny accent but to he knows how to make a good sandwich that's for sure!!!!!  oldmanwithstick

Only place I found  in Thailand doing good sandwiches is "Subway".  hungry1 http://www.thailandsubway.com/ (http://www.thailandsubway.com/)

BBQ Pit Boys Classic Sub Sandwich Recipe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azS8aTT1nbA#)

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: Admin on October 15, 2010, 01:04:00 AM

king1 Chocolate Souffle  wildman

I LOVE Chocolate souffle! it is such a simple but amazing desert, if done with the right chocolate kind it can be heaven! Love it, with 2 scoops of ice cream for me please! jumping8

Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Souffle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0RBi1aumZA#ws)

Title: Re: food i miss the most.
Post by: buriramboy on October 18, 2010, 08:29:02 PM

I never found this desert in Thailand I'm afraid.  letitallout